Tamil Nadu athletes and coaches meet CM Joseph Vijay at Chief Minister’s Trophy 2026 closing ceremony
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay posed for a group photograph with athletes and coaches from the state who won the overall championship title at the National Youth Athletics Championships, during the closing ceremony of the Chief Minister’s Trophy 2026.
The event was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, October 29. The photograph captured the athletes displaying their trophies and medals alongside the Chief Minister, celebrating their sporting achievements.
The Chief Minister’s Trophy is an annual initiative organised by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority to encourage participation in sports and identify talent across the state. The 2026 edition featured 45 sporting disciplines across five categories, with participation from athletes representing districts throughout Tamil Nadu.
The ceremony recognised sporting excellence and provided a platform to honour athletes who have brought recognition to the state at various levels of competition. The achievements of the youth athletics team underline Tamil Nadu’s growing emphasis on nurturing sporting talent and encouraging young athletes to pursue excellence at national and international levels.
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